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Our Guiding Principles
The Three Cs provide the foundation for our STR alum programs.
Connect
Our communities to our alums and their families in a meaningful way.
Commit
To serving and guiding our alums and their families.
Cultivate
Strong communities that will continue their recovery journeys together.
Alum Program Components
Support Groups
Our alum relations team facilitates discharge interviews for STR clients and various support groups for clients, alums, and their families to help them connect with and commit to the program.
Discharge Interviews
During each interview, the Alum Relations Coordinator introduces the program, answers any questions, and collects membership information.
Discharge Group
Alum Support Group
Within this weekly group, alums can check in, share their experiences, and find support.
Family Support Group
Post-Discharge Outreach
We know that consistent contact cultivates relationships. After leaving STR Behavioral Health, each alum receives an initial check-in, as well as ongoing scheduled check-ins. During these check-ins, recovery challenges and the needed resources are identified and addressed so our alums and their families feel supported.
The Group Me App & Private Facebook Page
The app and private page allow alums and their families to instantly connect with other program members. Members can post, build friendships, access support groups, track events and milestones, and more. The Alum Relations Coordinator administers groups and provides support as well as holds all members accountable to each group’s rules.
Volunteer Committee
Our Alum Program is run, governed, and supported by our volunteer committee, which works in conjunction with our Alum Relations Coordinator. The only requirements for committee membership include attending the once-a-month meetings and participating in most Alum Program events.
Events
Voices from Our Community
– Grateful Alum
– Dana C.
– David S.
– Marykate B.
– Brit M.
Meet Our Alum Program Team
Stefan Glamp | National Director of Alumni Services
Stefan Glamp leads Odyssey’s efforts in developing the alum communities at each facility. His approach sustains treatment effectiveness by providing timely, systematic, and supportive engagement for all clients who have completed treatment. With extensive experience developing and directing robust alum communities in the addiction and mental health fields, Stefan focuses on engaging people within their specific recovery journeys and developing community partnerships with the belief that long-term recovery is an attainable life goal.
Jennifer Cataldi | Alumni Coordinator
Jennifer Cataldi is the Alum Coordinator at Silver Pines. Jennifer came to Silver Pines in July 2020 as executive administrative assistant with 15+ years of experience in the medical field and 3+ years of experience in drug and alcohol treatment. Prior to Silver Pines, she worked as a behavioral health associate and then advanced to becoming the admissions coordinator at an inpatient residential treatment center. Among her duties she is also involved in the Silver Pines Culture Committee and CIVIQS Equality Committee. Jennifer was drawn to Silver Pines because of the client-centered approach and values. She takes extreme pride in working for Silver Pines and believes that we offer a loving and caring environment that helps clients feel safe on their journey through recovery. Jennifer feels grateful that she is able to share her own experience, strength, and hope and help clients engage in their own recovery journey. She plans on furthering her education and working towards a degree in addictions and mental health treatment. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, reading, attending concerts, and sporting events.
Matt Leonard | Alumni Coordinator | STR – Bucks County & Lehigh Valley
Matt Leonard is the Alum Coordinator at STR Behavioral Health-Bucks County. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with majors in marketing and supply chain management and a minor in economics. Matt’s background in the healthcare field includes working on National Institutes of Health grant funded research. Matt’s role at STR includes client engagement in all levels of care (both current and alums) to ensure their needs are being met to best support their personal recovery. He organizes events for the community and engages in our family programming to bridge the gap between clients and their loved ones. Matt offers a unique perspective to clients and the organization as an alum of the STR program himself. In his personal life, Matt loves to lift weights and is a certified personal trainer. He also enjoys playing saxophone and piano, self-development, and learning.
